How To Choose Cabinet Refacers

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Once you've come to the conclusion that cabinet refacing--rather than replacing--is your best option, you may want to find a contractor to handle the job. It's a good time to be looking. Cabinet refacers are eager in this challenged economy to offer great deals to land customers. You might find professionals who are offering attractive pricing on extras such as custom cabinet doors or a combined bid that includes countertops.

Here's how tol narrow your contractor choices to the strongest candidates. The first step is to create a list of cabinet refacers in your area and begin contacting them for bids. In generating your list, speak with friends, family, and neighbors who have had successful cabinet refacing projects. A cabinet refacer worth his (or her) salt will be happy to provide a list of references of rormer customers.

Interviewing Cabinet Refacers and References

In speaking with contractors, be sure to see their license, ask for proof of insurance, and request a bid. If you're asking for custom cabinet doors or other personalized work, ask the contractor for specific references of customers who have had similar work completed. Even though a refacing project can cost upwards of 50 percent less than an entire replacement, you want to ensure that it will be done efficiently and to your complete satisfaction. Identify any date constraints you are facing, such as hosting a family reunion, and confirm that the contractor is available to complete your project within a timeframe that suits your needs.

When speaking to references, ask freely about whether the contractor completed the refacing on time and on budget. Did he or she work safely, clean up afterwards, and handle any/all of required permits on projects that required them? Ask the reference whether or not the contractor was easy to work with and willing to accommodate any special requests or unique circumstances. Ideally, you will select a contractor who will serve as a valued partner in your home improvement project.

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